What Type Of Person Thrives In Education, According To A Chief Academic Officer At Scholarship Prep Schools
Taylor, Chief Academic Officer at Scholarship Prep Schools, identifies individuals who "are humble and driven and solutions oriented" as thriving in education; this success stems from a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and self-reflection, acknowledging that "everybody has room to grow" and prioritizing the needs of students and teachers.
Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Resilience, Motivation, Leadership
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Taylor Ellis
Chief Academic Officer
Scholarship Prep Schools
UC Santa Barbara 2009
CSU Long Beach MA in Curriculum and Instruction, Administrative Services Credential
Anthropology, Sociology
Education
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. People who thrive in education are grounded in their work and have the right motivations. It's not just about the breaks; it's a commitment to the profession.
2. Success in education requires humility, drive, and a solutions-oriented approach. Challenges are constant, so the ability to move forward collaboratively is key.
3. Continuous improvement and reflection are vital. Successful educators are constantly learning, seeking ways to improve, and looking inward to identify areas for growth and collaboration
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I don't know that I can speak for the whole industry, but from my experience, people who do well and who thrive are grounded in their way and are here for the right reasons. Being a teacher in education isn't about having summers off or spring break off. Any educator will tell you that.
Still, I think some people feel like that could be a cool driver in terms of success. Outside of that, the folks I've seen really thrive and grow at accelerated rates are people who are humble, driven, and solutions-oriented. There are constant challenges in education, and playing the blame game has no place in this industry.
We can't blame families or kids. At the end of the day, it's about understanding where you are and being able to move forward. Being solutions-oriented in that sense also means being reflective. Everybody has room to grow.
I'm learning things every day, even after being in education for a long time. That doesn't mean I have all the answers. Being collaborative and reflective, and ensuring we're really looking at what our kids need, or if you're an administrator, what your teachers need to grow, takes a certain ability to look inward.
It's knowing that you can do better and need to do better. Those are the folks I really see thrive: people who constantly want to do better and are always looking for ways to improve collaboratively.